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AI use in breast cancer screening cuts rate of later diagnosis by 12%, study finds

30 January at 01:30 AM, via The Guardian

Swedish study of 100,000 women found higher rate of early detection, suggesting potential to support radiologists

The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening reduces the rate of a cancer diagnosis by 12% in subsequent years and leads to a higher rate of early detection, according to the first trial of its kind.

Researchers said the study was the largest to date looking at AI...

Small risk of severe acute pancreatitis with weight-loss jabs, UK medicines regulator says

29 January at 21:23 PM, via The Guardian

Agency updates guidance after increase in reports of condition to the yellow card scheme

Patients on weight-loss jabs should be aware there is a small risk of developing severe acute pancreatitis, the UK medicines regulator has said.

About 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used GLP-1 medication, such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), between early 2024...

The secret to long life? It could be in the genes after all, say scientists

29 January at 21:00 PM, via The Guardian

New study into ‘heritability’ shows that 50% of the variation in human lifespan could be down to genetics

Some people who live to a great age put it down to an evening tot of whisky, others to staying out of trouble. Now scientists think they may have unlocked a key secret to long life – quite simply, genetics.

Writing in the journal Science, the researchers described how previous studies that...

Monerohub.io Launches as the Essential Central Gateway to the Monero Ecosystem

29 January at 19:49 PM, via Tech Financials

Today marks the official debut of Monerohub.io, a comprehensive digital directory and news portal designed to serve as the primary resource for the Monero (XMR) community. By centralizing news, service listings, and merchant data, Monerohub.io simplifies how users navigate the world’s leading privacy-centric cryptocurrency. As the Monero ecosystem grows, information often remains fragmented...

Luxbit.AI Introduces Streamlined Withdrawal Framework to Enhance User Trust and Accessibility

29 January at 17:29 PM, via Tech Financials

Luxbit.AI has unveiled an upgraded withdrawal framework designed to improve the speed, clarity, and reliability of fund payouts for its global user base. As expectations rise across digital trading platforms, the brokerage aims to address one of the most critical post-trade touchpoints: fast and predictable access to funds. The newly implemented system reflects a broader […]

SARB Holds Repo Rate Steady in Cautious Monetary Policy Decision

29 January at 15:20 PM, via Tech Financials

In a world described as fractured and fragile, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has chosen the path of unwavering caution, holding the repo rate steady at 6.75% in a high-stakes decision that pits resilient domestic progress against a tidal wave of global uncertainty. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), in its first meeting of 2026, […]

Nedbank CIO Ray Naicker resigns

29 January at 14:00 PM, via TechCentral

Nedbank Group has announced the resignation of its group chief information officer, Ray Naicker.

Alleged R1 Billion International Scam Syndicate Members Arrested

29 January at 13:32 PM, via Tech Financials

Some 23 suspected members of an alleged R1 billion international scam syndicate have appeared in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court on charges of contravention of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act). The suspects were arrested in Gauteng this week, in a multi-agency operation, led by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), […]

How Many Smart ID Cards Were Issued In South Africa in 2025

29 January at 13:27 PM, via Tech Financials

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a record 4 002 964 smart ID cards in the 2025 calendar year — the highest rate of delivery in the history of the department. This milestone represents a 17% increase on the 3 427 468 Smart IDs issued during 2024, which was itself a new record […]

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